The 2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference was held on September 7, 2013 in McKinney, Texas. The keynote speaker was Dr. Robert J. Marzano who spoke about teaching basic and advanced vocabulary. Over 50 breakout sessions were offered on topics impacting English Language Learners, including dual language programs, vocabulary, reading strategies, social studies instruction, and technology integration. The conference was well attended and provided educators with research-based practices to support academic achievement for ELLs.

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This year’s keynote speaker is the
internationally renowned author and
researcher Dr. Robert J. Marzano.
Dr. Marzano will deliver insights into
his book Teaching Basic and Advanced
Vocabulary.
Additionally, numerous presentations
will be given on relevant topics that
directly impact the academic success of
ELLs.

3. Dr. Robert J. Marzano is the cofounder
and CEO of Marzano Research
Laboratory in Denver, Colorado.
Throughout his 40 years in the field of
education, he has become a speaker,
trainer, and author of more than 30 books
and 150 articles on topics such as
instruction, assessment, writing and
implementing standards, cognition,
effective leadership, and school
intervention. His books include The Art
and Science of Teaching, Leaders of
Learning, On Excellence in Teaching,
Effective Supervision, the Classroom
Strategies series, Using Common Core Standards to Enhance Classroom
Instruction and Assessment, and Vocabulary for the Common Core. His
practical translations of the most current research and theory into
classroom strategies are known internationally and are widely practiced
by both teachers and school leaders. He received a bachelor’s degree
from Iona College in New York, a master’s degree from Seattle University,
and a doctorate from the University of Washington.
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4. Thank you to our other Sponsors
Thank you to Lakeshore for their sponsorship for this year’s lunch.

5. MAP OF REGION 4 MCKINNEY CENTER

6. Schedule at a Glance – First Floor Rooms
8:30-
9:00
9:00
-
10:15
Break-VendorExhibits
10:15-10:45
10:45
-
11:45
Lunch
11:45-1:00pm
Breakout
Session
A
1:00-2:00
Breakout
Session
B
2:15-3:15
100A
Welcome-Introductions
Dr.RobertJ.Marzano
Dr.RobertJ.Marzano
Two-Way Dual
Immersion: What
Administrators Have
to Say About 1st
Year
Implementation
(K-5)
Dr. Faviola Cantu
Connie Graves
Two-Way Dual
Immersion: What
Kindergarten
Teachers Have to Say
About 1st
Year
Implementation
(K-5)
Marlene Olvera
Alejandra Moino
Ana Castillo
Gabriela Gonzalez
100B
Language-Rich
Classrooms Through
Interaction
(3-5)
Ana Segulin
Laugh Your Way to
STAAR!
(3-12)
Lorraine Young
100C
The Appropriate Use
of the Accent Marks
in Spanish - Part 1
(K-5)
Gustavo Gallardo
The Appropriate Use
of the Accent Marks
in Spanish - Part 2
(K-5)
Gustavo Gallardo
100D
The Critical Link
Between Vocabulary
and Comprehension
(K-5)
Jay Dudley
The Critical Link
Between Vocabulary
and Comprehension
(K-5) *Repeat*
Jay Dudley
100E
Vocabulario de alta
frecuencia vs.
vocabulario
académico?
Estrategias para la
mejora de la
comprensión lectora
(K-5)
Ana Carlton
Extrinsic and
Intrinsic Ways to
Motivate Bilingual
Students
(K-5)
Miriam Saravia
100F
Yo soy diferente
(K-12)
Li Ruiz
Consistent Linguistic
and Academic
Growth for ELLs
(3-8)
Ilce Perot
Janeth Cornejo

7. Breakout
Session
A
1:00-2:00
Breakout
Session
B
2:15-3:15
101
Top 10 Things
Teachers of English
Language Learners
Should Know About
Special Education
(K-12)
Dr. Corinna V. Cole
Asking the Right
Questions Before
Referring an ELL to
Special Education
(K-12)
Rosalina Martinez
102
Using Spanish Poetry
and Informational
Text to Support TEKS
& STAAR
(K-6)
Rick Villasanta
How to Reach and
Teach Immigrant and
Refugees –
Differentiation that
Works!
(3-8)
Marie Moreno
104
Mathematically
Speaking
(3-5)
Danielle H. Leuschen
A Classroom Full of
Engaged Students
Producing High
Academic
Language...It's
Easier Than You
Think
(K-12)
Carol Salva
113A
Science
lab
Enseñanza divertida,
significativa y
acelerada de la
lectura y escritura en
español
(K-2)
Dr. Timoteo Soria
113B
Science
Lab
iELPS, Using the
iPad to Engage and
Support ELL
Students
(K-12)
Gary Loss

8. Schedule at a Glance – Second Floor Rooms
Lunch
11:45-1:00pm
Breakout
Session
A
1:00-2:00
Breakout
Session
B
2:15-3:15
201
Reading Strategies for
English Language
Learners
(K-5)
Flor Liñan-Shaw
Mini-Lessons for
Supporting ELLs
During Writer’s
Workshop
(K-2)
Kathy Hogan
202
Improving Spanish the
Language Proficiency
of Dual Language
Teachers and Teacher
Candidates
(K-6)
Dr. Luis Rosado
Why Do Some Students
Learn a Second
Language Faster Than
Others?
(K-5)
Magdalena Tarlovsky
203
Small Group
Instruction in
Secondary Social
Studies Classes
(6-12)
Mandy Sandlin
Theresa Douglas
Small Group
Instruction in
Secondary Social
Studies Classes
(6-12) *Repeat*
Theresa Douglas
Mandy Sandlin
204
El uso de
programación
neurolingüística en un
salón de clases
(K-5)
Monica Ibarguengoytia
Help I See Strugglers!
Interactive Reading
and Writing Strategies
to Support Students
(3-8)
Felisha Branford
205
English Language
Development
Strategies Come Alive:
Developing Academic
Language Utilizing
Research-Based
Strategies in a Dual
Language Classroom
(K-5)
Dr. Higinia Torres-
Rimbau
Work with Poems and
Develop Phonological
Awareness in the
Bilingual Classroom
(K-5)
Dr. Valentina Hardin
206
Using TPR (Total
Physical Response) for
Second Language
Acquisition
(K - 5)
Jesica Tanis
Vanessa Simpson
Don’t Forget the
Fluency!
(3-5)
Terri Washington
207
Practical Instructional
Strategies for ELL
Transitioning into the
Mainstream
Classroom
(K - 8)
Dr. Stephen A. White
Write a Thesis
Statement With
English Language
Learners
(4-10)
Christina Nash

9. CONFERENCE PLANNER
Time Event / Breakout Session Presentation Notes
8:30 am – 9:00 am Opening - Welcome
9:00 am – 10:15 am Dr. Robert J. Marzano
10:15 am – 10:45 am
Break
Vendor Exhibits
10:45 am – 11:45 am Dr. Robert J. Marzano
11:45 pm – 1:00 pm LUNCH
Breakout Session A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:00 pm -2:15 pm Break
Breakout Session B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

10. 1
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Opening
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration
8:30 am - 9:00 am Opening Ceremony Conference Room
9:00 am - 10:15 am Keynote Speaker Address Conference Room
Dr. Robert J. Marzano
Sponsored by National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning
Break
Vendor Exhibits
10:15 am – 10:45 am
10:45 am - 11:45 am Keynote Speaker Address Conference Room
Dr. Robert J. Marzano
Sponsored by National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning
Lunch
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by Lakeshore

11. 2
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room: 100A
Presenter: Dr. Faviola Cantu, and Connie Graves, Pearland ISD
Presentation: Two-Way Dual Immersion: What Administrators Have to Say About 1st
Year Implementation
Description: Principal, Dr. Faviola Cantu, and Bilingual Coordinator, Connie Graves, will discuss the challenges,
struggles, and highlights of the first year of implementation in Pearland ISD’s Kindergarten Dual Language 50/50 Model.
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 100B
Presenter: Ana Segulin, Alvin ISD
Presentation: Language-Rich Classrooms Through Interaction
Description: We learn to speak by speaking, and we think in terms of language. As ESL, Bilingual or Dual Language
teachers, it is imperative that we foster interaction in our classes to help our students in their language acquisition and
comprehension of the content knowledge.
Audience: 3 - 5
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Room: 100C
Presenter: Gustavo Gallardo, Houston ISD
Presentation: The Appropriate Use of the Accent Marks in Spanish - Part 1 (Part 2 will be at 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm)
Description: Participants will increase their Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency by learning that the purpose of the
accent marks is to discover how to pronounce each word in the Spanish language.
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 100D
Presenter: Jay Dudley, Lakeshore Learning Materials (vendor presentation)
Presentation: The Critical Link Between Vocabulary and Comprehension (Repeated at 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm)
Description: Numerous educational researches have proven that the connection between vocabulary and reading
comprehension and successful achievement in all content areas is very strong. This connection becomes even stronger
when students are learning and functioning in more than one language. Join this interactive workshop and discover
classroom and research-based strategies to improve vocabulary and reading comprehension for all students.
Audience: K – 5

12. 3
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room: 100E
Presenter: Ana Carlton, Klein ISD
Presentation: Vocabulario de alta frecuencia vs. vocabulario académico? Estrategias para la mejora de la comprensión
lectora
Description: Esta sesión tiene como objetivo examinar la influencia del vocabulario cognitivo académico y el vocabulario
de alta frecuencia en el desempeño de la compresión lectora. Se presentan estrategias de enseñanza para la adquisición del
vocabulario, el mejoramiento de la lectura y los procesos metalingüísticos en estudiantes de primaria.
Audience: K – 5
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Room: 100F
Presenter: Li Ruiz, Alief ISD
Presentation: Yo soy diferente
Description: La presentadora hablará acerca de su experiencia personal y profesional, explicando porque es importante
entender al estudiante. Ms. Ruiz describirá sus experiencias vividas en un país hispanohablante como Argentina siendo
ella de descendencia asiática. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de realizar preguntas. La audiencia también podrá
compartir brevemente sus experiencias personales y profesionales.
Audience: K -12
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Room: 101
Presenter: Dr. Corinna Villar Cole, Sam Houston State University
Presentation: Top 10 Things Teachers of English Language Learners Should Know About Special Education
Description: This presentation will provide teachers of English Language Learners with important information about
special education issues as they relate to their students.
Audience: K – 12
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Room: 102
Presenter: Rick Villasanta, Santillana USA (vendor presentation)
Presentation: Using Spanish Poetry and Informational Text to Support TEKS & STAAR
Description: This professional learning session will provide hands-on text activities to effectively use poetry and
informational text in the bilingual classroom. Participants will learn how to model, practice, and make connections to text
feature strategies that support instruction and connect to the STAAR test.
Audience: K - 6

13. 4
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room: 104
Presenter: Danielle H. Leuschen de Pico, Spring Branch ISD
Presentation: Mathematically Speaking
Description: The presenter will explain an easy-to-implement strategy known as “Mathematically Speaking.” This
activity incorporates cooperative learning, speaking and listening ELPS, and problem solving in bilingual and ESL math
classrooms.
Audience: 3 - 5
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Room: 113A
Presenter: Dr. Timoteo Soria, Galena Park ISD
Presentation: Enseñanza divertida, significativa y acelerada de la lectura y escritura en español
Description: Actividades multisensoriales, dramatización, canciones, historias, personajes, marionetas, juegos y
manipulativos sumergen a los estudiantes en un proceso de aprendizaje integrado que facilita su éxito en la lectura y la
escritura.
Audience: K - 2
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Room: 113B
Presenter: Gary Loss, Region 4 ESC
Presentation: iELPS, Using the iPad to Engage and Support ELL Students
Description: Learn how to use a variety of iPad apps to engage and motivate ELL students while simultaneously
improving their English language skills via the ELPS.
Audience: K - 12
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Room: 201
Presenter: Flor Liñan-Shaw, Alief ISD
Presentation: Reading Strategies for English Language Learners
Description: During this session, we will discover strategies to help ELLs make reading more comprehensible. We will
explore each strategy and how it can be apply within our reading/content areas. Lastly, we will discuss how we can
integrate writing!
Audience: K -5

14. 5
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room: 202
Presenter: Dr. Luis Rosado, University of Texas at Arlington
Presentation: Improving Spanish the Language Proficiency of Dual Language Teachers and Teacher Candidates
Description: This presentation will describe the Spanish proficiency test required for the bilingual EC-6 teacher
certification in Texas—the BTLPT. It will highlight the test format and the Spanish language structures that candidates
must master to be successful in the test. The presenters will introduce a new book designed to improve the language
proficiency of teachers and teacher candidates. A screening instrument, developed by the presenters, will be used to
determine the language proficiency needed to become effective dual language teachers.
Audience: K - 6
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Room: 203
Presenter: Mandy Sandlin and Theresa Douglas, Waller ISD
Presentation: Small Group Instruction in Secondary Social Studies Classes (Repeated at 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm)
Description: Participants will partake in an in-depth example of small group instruction in secondary social studies
classes. This strategy can be used in any content area; however, we will be focusing on social studies content. The small
group instruction will be modeled, and then practiced by small groups in the session.
Audience: 6-12
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Room: 204
Presenter: Monica Ibarguengoytia, Kipp-SHINE Prep
Presentation: El uso de programación neurolingüística en un salón de clases
Description: Distintas técnicas para aumentar el aprendizaje de nuestros alumnos, enseñándolos a pensar utilizando y
conectando sus 2 hemisferios cerebrales.
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 205
Presenter: Dr. Higinia Torres-Rimbau, University of St. Thomas
Presentation: English Language Development Strategies Come Alive: Developing Academic Language Utilizing
Research-Based Strategies in a Dual Language Classroom
Description: The goal of this presentation is to share the professional development experiences and insights of a bilingual
educator when implementing a highly successful and proven method utilized to provide English Language Development
training to teachers in bilingual and dual language classrooms.
Audience: K - 5

15. 6
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room: 206
Presenter: Jesica Tanis and Vanessa Simpson, Language Kids Private School
Presentation: Using TPR (Total Physical Response) for Second Language Acquisition
Description: This session will focus on how to use TPR in the bilingual classroom.
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 207
Presenter: Dr. Stephen A. White, University of Houston, Downtown
Presentation: Practical Instructional Strategies for ELL Transitioning into the Mainstream Classroom
Description: This session provides a whole new perspective on teaching ELLs, and complete techniques to improve the
effectiveness of your teaching in the classroom. You will leave with new perspectives, exciting new ideas and practical
instructional strategies to help strengthen your classroom.
Audience: K - 8
Breakout Session B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Room: 100A
Presenter: Marlene Olvera, Alejandra Moino, Ana Castillo, Gabriela Gonzalez, Pearland ISD
Presentation: Two-Way Dual Immersion: What Kindergarten Teachers Have to Say About 1st
Year Implementation
Description: Bilingual Kinder teachers will talk about the challenges and successes of the first year implementation of a
dual language 50/50 model in Pearland ISD. They will also discuss how the second year is progressing in 2013-14.
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 100B
Presenter: Lorraine Young, Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Presentation: Laugh Your Way to STAAR!
Description: Feeling a little stressed over testing and it's only September? Learn how to regulate your mood, reduce
stress, boost your attitude and add a couple of new strategies to your tool kit for working with ELLs.
Audience: 3 - 12

16. 7
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Room: 100C
Presenter: Gustavo Gallardo, Houston ISD
Presentation: The Appropriate Use of the Accent Marks in Spanish - Part 2 (Part 1 is at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Description: Participants will increase their Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency by learning that the purpose of the
accent marks is to discover how to pronounce each word in the Spanish language.
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 100D
Presenter: Jay Dudley, Lakeshore Learning Materials (vendor presentation)
Presentation: The Critical Link Between Vocabulary and Comprehension (Repeated at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Description: Numerous educational researchers have proven that the connection between vocabulary and reading
comprehension and successful achievement in all content areas is very strong. This connection becomes even stronger
when students are learning and functioning in more than one language. Join this interactive workshop and discover
classroom and research-based strategies to improve vocabulary and reading comprehension for all students.
Audience: K – 5
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Room: 100E
Presenter: Miriam Saravia, Spring ISD
Presentation: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Ways to Motivate Bilingual Students
Description: Research-based ideas to ensure all of your students are extrinsically and intrinsically motivated to learn!
Learn to implement solutions to the following challenges: (1) How do you motivate bilingual students? (2) How do you
help students see the importance of personal responsibility? (3) How do you deal with a student who is being disruptive in
class? (4) How do you regain control of an out-of-control class? and (5)much more!
Audience: K - 5
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Room: 100F
Presenter: Ilce Perot and Janeth Cornejo, Aldine ISD
Presentation: Consistent Linguistic and Academic Growth for ELLs
Description: This session is designed for classrooms that are not experiencing consistent academic growth and success
with English language learners (ELLs). This session requires participants to rethink and examine best practices in the
ELL, Balanced Literacy Classroom. Teachers will leave with interactive experience and cognitive strategies to meet
students’ linguistic and academic needs.
Audience: 3 – 8

17. 8
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Room: 101
Presenter: Rosalina Martinez, Klein ISD
Presentation: Asking the Right Questions Before Referring an ELL to Special Education
Description: There are specific cultural and linguistic issues that school personnel should address before deciding to refer
an English Language Learner to special education. Has the student received targeted intervention? What about the RtI
process? How much time should we give a student to develop language? Is the difficulty related to language acquisition
or a learning disability? This session will address ways to gather answers to specific questions critical to separating
difference from disability.
Audience: K - 12
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Room: 102
Presenter: Marie Moreno, Las Americas Newcomer Center, Houston ISD
Presentation: How to Reach and Teach Immigrant and Refugees – Differentiation that Works!
Description: Do you find yourself teaching to the middle? What about those students that speak Arabic, Nepali, Urdu or
some other languages, and you don’t know if they are understanding? Learn about a school that has made differentiation
easy for all to do. Las Americas Newcomer School has students from 32 countries who speak 29 languages. Learn more
about newcomer centers and how setting up your classroom for success will allow you to teach smarter not harder.
Audience: 3 - 8
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Room: 104
Presenter: Carol Salva, Spring Branch ISD
Presentation: A Classroom Full of Engaged Students Producing High Academic Language...It's Easier Than You Think
Description: We know that vocabulary is what opens or closes doors for people. We also know that our students must
produce the language to internalize the content and own the vocabulary. But how do we get them to do this willingly?
How do we include every learner in this critical experience of producing academic language? Learn how we use proven
research and strategies to engage learners in meaningful activities that reinforce and extend learning. This session will
present a strong focus in reviewing vocabulary through games as well as the foundations of why we must be thoughtful
about how we facilitate these activities.
Audience: K - 12
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Room: 201
Presenter: Kathy Hogan, Region 4 ESC
Presentation: Mini-Lessons for Supporting ELLs During Writer’s Workshop
Description: Investigate minilessons for supporting ELLs at the emergent and early writing stages. Minilessons include:
capturing small moments throughout the day, zooming in, and sketching to add details. Learn how to plan a story using
two effective methods.
Audience: K - 2

18. 9
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Room: 202
Presenter: Magdalena Tarlovsky, Klein ISD
Presentation: Why Do Some Students Learn a Second Language Faster Than Others?
Description: This presentation is a brief analysis of different factors that impact the way we learn a second language.
Information will also include what educators can do to identify essential factors that influence each student to be able to
make a difference in their learning experience.
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Audience: K -5
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Room: 203
Presenter: Theresa Douglas and Mandy Sandlin, Waller ISD
Presentation: Small Group Instruction in Secondary Social Studies Classes (Repeated at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Description: Participants will partake in an in-depth example of small group instruction in secondary social studies
classes. This strategy can be used in any content area; however, we will be focusing on social studies content. The small
group instruction will be modeled, and then practiced by small groups in the session.
Audience: 6-12
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Room: 204
Presenter: Felisha Branford, Region 4 ESC
Presentation: Help I See Strugglers! Interactive Reading and Writing Strategies to Support Students
Description: Participants will acquire knowledge about the needs of struggling learners and how to use powerful
interactive strategies to improve reading and writing for these students.
Audience: 3 - 8
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Room: 205
Presenter: Dr. Valentina Hardin, Region 4 ESC
Presentation: Work with Poems and Develop Phonological Awareness in the Bilingual Classroom
Description: Participants will be introduced to the continuum of phonological awareness and will practice using poems to
help students move through its various levels. The practice will focus on collecting, writing down, and reading traditional
poems and popular rhymes to connect oral language to print. The presenter will show how to work/play with the poems
at the word, syllable, and sound level (phonemes) to develop literacy skills.
Audience: K - 5

19. 10
2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference – September 7, 2013
Breakout Session B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Room: 206
Presenter: Terri Washington, Region 4 ESC
Presentation: Don’t Forget the Fluency!
Description: Are you missing the important component of fluency in your reading instruction? While fluency alone is not
enough to create good readers, it does relieve one major impediment to comprehension. In this session, we will explore 10
ideas to foster fluent reading in grades 3-5 using direct, explicit instruction, opportunities for repeated reading, reading
with expression and much more. Fluency is often viewed as the bridge between word recognition and comprehension. So
please, “Don’t forget the fluency.”
Audience: 3 - 5
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Room: 207
Presenter: Christina Nash, Region 4 ESC
Presentation: Write a Thesis Statement with English Language Learners
Description: Learn how to model the construction of an effective thesis statement for various types of essays: analytical,
expository, and descriptive. A strong thesis statement is the essential element of the essay. Participants will learn how to
effectively guide student writing through the construction of a strong thesis statement followed by compositional
elements that build from the thesis statement.
Audience: 4 – 10

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2013 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference Survey
Region 4 wants to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our school districts. Please take a few minutes to complete this
survey. Rate each session from 1 to 5, and add any comments you may have. Place the survey in the bins located by the
exit doors when leaving the conference. THANKS!
1 = Poor 2 = Fair 3 = Good 4 = Very Good 5 = Excellent
Keynote Presentation 1: Dr. Robert J. Marzano
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Keynote Presentation 2: Dr. Robert J. Marzano
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Breakout Session- A: Title______________________________________________________________________
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Breakout Session- B: Title_______________________________________________________________________
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General Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Suggestions/Topics for next year: ________________________________________________________________
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